2015 Virginia State Senate Election
Virginia · State
General Election
November 3, 2015
Contests
40
Candidates
108
Valid votes
1,362,664
Regular Senate elections take place every four years. Boundary changes can affect district comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 716,331 | 52.6% | 21 | 52.5% | +1 |
| Democratic | 596,198 | 43.8% | 19 | 47.5% | −1 |
| No affiliation | 22,255 | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent | 13,867 | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent Green | 13,486 | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
Show 1 more parties
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | 527 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2011 seats | 2015 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2015 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 20 | 21 | +1 | 56.7% | 52.6% | −4.2 pp |
| Democratic | 20 | 19 | −1 | 39.6% | 43.8% | +4.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
| Party | 2011 seats | 2015 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2015 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 20 | 21 | +1 | 56.7% | 52.6% | −4.2 pp |
| Democratic | 20 | 19 | −1 | 39.6% | 43.8% | +4.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 20 | 20 |
| November 3, 2015 | 21 | 19 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 20 | 20 |
| November 3, 2015 | 21 | 19 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 56.7% | 39.6% |
| November 3, 2015 | 52.6% | 43.8% |
Source: Virginia Department of Elections
District results
40 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 17,43842.5% | 42.5% | 20,88150.9% | 50.9% | 420.1% | 0.1% | 40,987 | |
| 24,91395.3% | 95.3% | —— | — | 1,2194.7% | 4.7% | 26,132 | |
| 27,30996.7% | 96.7% | —— | — | 9233.3% | 3.3% | 28,232 | |
| 34,98097.9% | 97.9% | —— | — | 7652.1% | 2.1% | 35,745 | |
| —— | — | 34,41997.2% | 97.2% | 9842.8% | 2.8% | 35,403 | |
| 25,04268.7% | 68.7% | 11,30831.0% | 31.0% | 890.2% | 0.2% | 36,439 | |
| 34,20397.3% | 97.3% | —— | — | 9642.7% | 2.7% | 35,167 | |
| 30,18795.4% | 95.4% | —— | — | 1,4464.6% | 4.6% | 31,633 | |
| 14,13146.1% | 46.1% | 16,48953.7% | 53.7% | 600.2% | 0.2% | 30,680 | |
| —— | — | 27,27476.7% | 76.7% | 8422.4% | 2.4% | 35,547 | |
| 15,90437.5% | 37.5% | 26,37362.3% | 62.3% | 810.2% | 0.2% | 42,358 | |
| —— | — | 31,15694.0% | 94.0% | 1,9746.0% | 6.0% | 33,130 | |
| 14,19043.2% | 43.2% | 18,57756.6% | 56.6% | 590.2% | 0.2% | 32,826 | |
| —— | — | 27,69093.6% | 93.6% | 1,8816.4% | 6.4% | 29,571 | |
| —— | — | 18,75474.4% | 74.4% | 3831.5% | 1.5% | 25,192 | |
| 11,89039.3% | 39.3% | 18,32060.5% | 60.5% | 620.2% | 0.2% | 30,272 | |
| 15,21644.5% | 44.5% | 18,96655.4% | 55.4% | 380.1% | 0.1% | 34,220 | |
| 31,02598.3% | 98.3% | —— | — | 5371.7% | 1.7% | 31,562 | |
| 17,10145.9% | 45.9% | 20,08353.9% | 53.9% | 850.2% | 0.2% | 37,269 | |
| 36,83898.4% | 98.4% | —— | — | 5951.6% | 1.6% | 37,433 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
John Saul EdwardsDem20,881 votes · 51.0%Runner-upNancy Vivian DyeRep17,438 votes · 42.6% | Nancy Vivian DyeRep17,438 votes · 42.6% | 8.4percentage points | |
THOMAS A GARRETT Jr.Rep24,913 votes · 95.3%Runner-upWrite-In1,219 votes · 4.7% | Write-In1,219 votes · 4.7% | 90.7percentage points | |
Stephen Dwayne NewmanRep27,309 votes · 96.7%Runner-upWrite-In923 votes · 3.3% | Write-In923 votes · 3.3% | 93.5percentage points | |
EMMETT WILSON HANGER Jr.Rep34,980 votes · 97.9%Runner-upWrite-In765 votes · 2.1% | Write-In765 votes · 2.1% | 95.7percentage points | |
Robert Creigh DeedsDem34,419 votes · 97.2%Runner-upWrite-In984 votes · 2.8% | Write-In984 votes · 2.8% | 94.4percentage points | |
Mark Dudley ObenshainRep25,042 votes · 68.7%Runner-upApril Dorothea MooreDem11,308 votes · 31.0% | April Dorothea MooreDem11,308 votes · 31.0% | 37.7percentage points | |
Jill Holtzman VogelRep34,203 votes · 97.3%Runner-upWrite-In964 votes · 2.7% | Write-In964 votes · 2.7% | 94.5percentage points | |
RICHARD HENRY STUART Sr.Rep30,187 votes · 95.4%Runner-upWrite-In1,446 votes · 4.6% | Write-In1,446 votes · 4.6% | 90.9percentage points | |
Jeremy Scott McpikeDem16,489 votes · 53.8%Runner-upHarry Jacob Parrish IiRep14,131 votes · 46.1% | Harry Jacob Parrish IiRep14,131 votes · 46.1% | 7.7percentage points | |
Adam Paul EbbinDem27,274 votes · 76.7%Runner-upJames Ronald FisherIndependent Green7,431 votes · 20.9% | James Ronald FisherIndependent Green7,431 votes · 20.9% | 55.8percentage points | |
Barbara Ann FavolaDem26,373 votes · 62.3%Runner-upGeorge Vasilios ForakisRep15,904 votes · 37.6% | George Vasilios ForakisRep15,904 votes · 37.6% | 24.7percentage points | |
Janet Denison HowellDem31,156 votes · 94.0%Runner-upWrite-In1,974 votes · 6.0% | Write-In1,974 votes · 6.0% | 88.1percentage points | |
Jennifer Tosini WextonDem18,577 votes · 56.6%Runner-upStephen Bartholomew HollingsheadRep14,190 votes · 43.2% | Stephen Bartholomew HollingsheadRep14,190 votes · 43.2% | 13.4percentage points | |
John Chapman PetersenDem27,690 votes · 93.6%Runner-upWrite-In1,881 votes · 6.4% | Write-In1,881 votes · 6.4% | 87.3percentage points | |
Richard Lawrence SaslawDem18,754 votes · 74.4%Runner-upTerrence Wayne ModglinIndependent Green6,055 votes · 24.0% | Terrence Wayne ModglinIndependent Green6,055 votes · 24.0% | 50.4percentage points | |
Scott A SurovellDem18,320 votes · 60.5%Runner-upGerald Moodrow Foreman IIRep11,890 votes · 39.3% | Gerald Moodrow Foreman IIRep11,890 votes · 39.3% | 21.2percentage points | |
David William MarsdenDem18,966 votes · 55.4%Runner-upDavid Michael BergmanRep15,216 votes · 44.5% | David Michael BergmanRep15,216 votes · 44.5% | 11.0percentage points | |
AUGUSTUS BENTON CHAFIN Jr.Rep31,025 votes · 98.3%Runner-upWrite-In537 votes · 1.7% | Write-In537 votes · 1.7% | 96.6percentage points | |
George Lincoln BarkerDem20,083 votes · 53.9%Runner-upJoseph Robert MurrayRep17,101 votes · 45.9% | Joseph Robert MurrayRep17,101 votes · 45.9% | 8.0percentage points | |
Charles William CarricoRep36,838 votes · 98.4%Runner-upWrite-In595 votes · 1.6% | Write-In595 votes · 1.6% | 96.8percentage points |